Australia won't intimidate us - Ganguly

[Guest Hiten.]

Sourav Ganguly says India will have extra motivation in their four-Test series against Australia because it will be the last trip to the country for several of the squad's veterans. Ganguly said the tensions between the two sides during their recent ODI series in India were in the past and India would not be intimidated when the Tests begin on Boxing Day. Ganguly, 35, is looking forward to what will almost certainly be his last Test tour of Australia. It might also be the final visit for Sachin Tendulkar, 34; Rahul Dravid, 34; VVS Laxman, 33; and the captain Anil Kumble, 37. "This is motivation. A number of guys will not be back to Australia, so we want to play good cricket," Ganguly told the Sunday Telegraph. "The challenge for us is handling the Australian conditions. "We have not been so good away from home but we have been a lot more consistent in the past couple of years and that has given us confidence. It's important we start well. If we can win in Melbourne, that will give us some good momentum." Ganguly and India are in good form at the moment - India are 1-0 up in their Test series against Pakistan and Ganguly has scored two centuries. But he said succeeding in Australia was a very different prospect from playing well at home. "Winning in Australia is always difficult but we are confident," he said. "This is probably the most experienced Indian team to come to Australia in quite a while - we know what to expect from them." Although the most recent contest between the two teams was dominated by confrontations between players - notably Andrew Symonds and Sreesanth, who will miss the tour with a shoulder injury - Ganguly was confident India could handle anything Australia dish out. "That is not a worry for us," he said. "What happened in India for me is in the past, but for Australia, maybe not. They will try to pressure us and they may say some things but we have many senior players who can handle that." India begin their visit with a three-day tour match against Victoria starting on December 20. The four-Test series then begins on Boxing Day in Melbourne before Sydney, Perth and Adelaide host their Tests in January. © Cricinfo

[bharat297]

He is a real fighter, who doesnt take **** from anyone. :hatsoff:

[Dravid]

:two_thumbs_up:

[Donny]

I'm amazed such a senior cricketer would say this: "This is motivation. A number of guys will not be back to Australia, so we want to play good cricket," Quite a ridiculous statement, really. Does the Dada mean none of those players would try as much if it wasn't their last tour ?? Why would anyone with a backbone need any more motivation than to help win a Test series for their country ?

[kabira]

troll troll alert > Does the Dada mean none of those players would try as much if it wasn't their last tour ?? din't they cane your team last time around only to be saved by Mr. Steve Bucknor.

[Guest Hiten.]

I'm amazed such a senior cricketer would say this: "This is motivation. A number of guys will not be back to Australia, so we want to play good cricket," Quite a ridiculous statement, really. Does the Dada mean none of those players would try as much if it wasn't their last tour ?? Why would anyone with a backbone need any more motivation than to help win a Test series for their country ?

err... he meant it will be 'additional' motivation for them to perform good in this series.... goddd how hard was that

[Desi Cartman]

:sad_smile:They can say all that they want but I know by the 2nd week of Jan it'll all be over . It will be a tough time for me to hide from my work mates .. I better get ready for some 1st grade sledging at work.:cry_smile:

[Donny]

troll troll alert > Does the Dada mean none of those players would try as much if it wasn't their last tour ?? din't they cane your team last time around only to be saved by Mr. Steve Bucknor.

Steve Bucknor didn't umpire when my team played India on the last tour. The umpires were RG Patterson and JD Ward. Here is the scorecard: http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2003-04/IND_IN_AUS/SCORECARDS/IND_VIC_25-27NOV2003.html India: 9/266 (Sehwag 23, Dravid 0, Ganguly 2) My team: 8/518. Pretty clear who was getting caned when time ran out. Any time I post something contrary to popular belief, in here, I get called a troll - followed my some trashy, non relevant remark about the Australian cricket team or Aussie players.

[Guest Hiten.]

Steve Bucknor didn't umpire when my team played India on the last tour. The umpires were RG Patterson and JD Ward. Here is the scorecard: http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2003-04/IND_IN_AUS/SCORECARDS/IND_VIC_25-27NOV2003.html India: 9/266 (Sehwag 23, Dravid 0, Ganguly 2) My team: 8/518. Pretty clear who was getting caned when time ran out. Any time I post something contrary to popular belief, in here, I get called a troll - followed my some trashy, non relevant remark about the Australian cricket team or Aussie players.

wtf ??/ why you talking about tour game ??

[Guest Hiten.]

http://aus.cricinfo.com/db/ARCHIVE/2003-04/IND_IN_AUS/SCORECARDS/IND_AUS_T4_02-06JAN2004.html Kabira was referring to this game Umpires: BF Bowden (NZ) and SA Bucknor (WI)

[Donny]

No, he was referring to 'my team' - which is Victoria.

[kabira]

aha, victoria's secret.

[Anakin]

DADA :hatsoff:

[zubinpepsi]

Steve Bucknor didn't umpire when my team played India on the last tour. The umpires were RG Patterson and JD Ward. Here is the scorecard: http://aus.cricinfo.com/link_to_database/ARCHIVE/2003-04/IND_IN_AUS/SCORECARDS/IND_VIC_25-27NOV2003.html India: 9/266 (Sehwag 23, Dravid 0, Ganguly 2) My team: 8/518. Pretty clear who was getting caned when time ran out. Any time I post something contrary to popular belief, in here, I get called a troll - followed my some trashy, non relevant remark about the Australian cricket team or Aussie players.

only u have the exclusive rights to post some trash or what??? so next time when u pick on Indian players, pls aware tht u wll get back double the amount on ur face.. orelse STFU:finger:

[Donny]

Once again, Zubin, you show your class.

[Mr. Wicket]

I don't see any...

[kabira]

so Donny supports Victoria's secret when Aussie team is getting caned..??

[Mr. Wicket]

so Donny supports Victoria's secret when Aussie team is getting caned..??

"troll troll alert"

[kabira]

if you want see real troll, read post # 4

[Mr. Wicket]

Indeed, and then your bait dangling in response/to go a few levels lower isn't trolling? Sure...